Gynecomastia Surgery - Is This Swelling or Just a Bad Lipo?

asked 1 year ago by J1224 in CA
Latest answer by Robert L. Kraft, MD
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Tags: chest, male, swelling

I had lipo and gynecomastia surgery 7 weeks ago and I looked great after two weeks. Since then I have ballooned back to my preop size. I saw my doctor again at the instruction of doctors on this site, he said it was edema and to be patient. Below is the picture of how I look now, does this look like someone who had liposuction gynecomastia, liposuction abdomen, and liposuction love handles? I just dont knowif he is BSing me. Thanks for any help

7 answers to Gynecomastia Surgery - Is This Swelling or Just a Bad Lipo?

Puffy nipples after 7 weeks-What does it mean?

Every patient heals differently on some people the swelling subsides in months and in other it may take a year or more,it all depend on the complexity of the case.The fact that the swelling has improved initially is an encouraging Singh that the surgeon performed a good job.There may be factors,as scars formations that are not under the surgeon's control. see video

Mordcai Blau, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.cosmetic-md.com

Time will tell

Wear your garment and wait. It takes up to 6 months to see your final liposuction/gynecomastia result. Dr. ES

Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Post op of torso liposuction

If you had an excellent result 2 weeks after surgery and now see bulging, this is probably postoperative swelling which will take several months to dissipate. You may need to wear the compression garment. Continue to followup with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck.

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Swelling after liposuction and gynecomastia surgery

Thank you for the question. In regards to your concern, I agree with my colleagues. The fact that you looked good immediately after surgery is indicative that you are in all likelihood experiencing post-operative swelling which will reside in due time. Swelling from lipoplasty can persist as long as 4 to 6 months. Gynecomastia swelling, in some patients, can last even longer. Continue to wear your garment, and especially if you are participating in regular exercise as this can... more

Glenn Vallecillos, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Gynecomastia and liposuction of abdomen and love handles: don't see much difference

If you were pleased with the immediate post-operative result it is very likely that you will achieve this result over the long term if oyu maintain your weight. Wait at least 6 months prior to assessing the results.